Andrew Brooks
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G.S. Jennsen:
For someone just starting with your work, it can be a little confusing that a book is part of more than one series... how do the threads of these series interrelate? And how did this come about?
G.S. Jennsen
2nd question first: It came about in 2 ways. I had a vision (and a plan, and an outline) for a sweeping, epic space opera series from the beginning. But as a new, unproven author, I had no idea whether I would sell enough books to be able to keep writing with any regularity. So I started smaller, with the Aurora Rising trilogy. Then, when STARSHINE broke out and became a hit, I was able to get serious about a lengthier series.
Also, while the AURORA RHAPSODY books tell a single, sequential series, each trilogy has it's own theme, tone and feel. It was a lot of fun to tell these smaller arcs within the context of the larger, overarching story. Collectively, they form a 3-act play in series form. :)
1st question! Short answer: the easiest path is just to start with Starshine, then read the books in order of their AMARANTHE # (15 books so far).
Longer answer:
I'm going to try to embed an image below. If it doesn't work, you can see it at the top of the page here: https://www.gsjennsen.com/amaranthe-u.... In fact, that page on my website should go along way toward clearing up any confusion for you.
The AURORA RHAPSODY trilogies (Aurora Rising -> Aurora Renegades -> Aurora Resonant) should be read in order. Collectively, they tell a complete story. (All the short stories I've released so far take place within the Aurora Rhapsody setting; they aren't required reading, but they do add a lot of context and nuance to the story and characters. They're bundled together in a Collection that I've slid into the Amaranthe series at #10.)
The ASTERION NOIR trilogy takes place in the same metaverse (Amaranthe) as the Aurora Rhapsody novels, but features a new setting and new characters. Asteiron Noir can be read before or after Aurora Rhapsody.
RIVEN WORLDS brings the two settings and characters together for a combined story arc, so you'll want to have read both Aurora Rhapsody and Asterion Noir before starting it. Riven Worlds will be 6 novels, and I've published the first two already.
I hope all this helps, and please feel free to shoot me any further questions. :)
Also, while the AURORA RHAPSODY books tell a single, sequential series, each trilogy has it's own theme, tone and feel. It was a lot of fun to tell these smaller arcs within the context of the larger, overarching story. Collectively, they form a 3-act play in series form. :)
1st question! Short answer: the easiest path is just to start with Starshine, then read the books in order of their AMARANTHE # (15 books so far).
Longer answer:
I'm going to try to embed an image below. If it doesn't work, you can see it at the top of the page here: https://www.gsjennsen.com/amaranthe-u.... In fact, that page on my website should go along way toward clearing up any confusion for you.
The AURORA RHAPSODY trilogies (Aurora Rising -> Aurora Renegades -> Aurora Resonant) should be read in order. Collectively, they tell a complete story. (All the short stories I've released so far take place within the Aurora Rhapsody setting; they aren't required reading, but they do add a lot of context and nuance to the story and characters. They're bundled together in a Collection that I've slid into the Amaranthe series at #10.)
The ASTERION NOIR trilogy takes place in the same metaverse (Amaranthe) as the Aurora Rhapsody novels, but features a new setting and new characters. Asteiron Noir can be read before or after Aurora Rhapsody.
RIVEN WORLDS brings the two settings and characters together for a combined story arc, so you'll want to have read both Aurora Rhapsody and Asterion Noir before starting it. Riven Worlds will be 6 novels, and I've published the first two already.
I hope all this helps, and please feel free to shoot me any further questions. :)
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Pirjo Raila
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G.S. Jennsen:
Hello from Finland. I have been immensely enjoying to devour the series so far. Starting to listen to the Riven worlds 4 at the moment. To my surprise I noticed that Nextory has recently added book 6 but not book 5 into their available audio books. Can you please help to make sure there is no gap in the series?
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